Improve photos by avoiding red-eye

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Introduction
Red-eye can ruin an otherwise-fantastic photo. Learn simple techniques for preventing red-eye, plus find tips to remove this common flaw using your HP Printer or editing software.

What causes red-eye

Close-up of a woman with red-eye
Red-eye occurs when our retinas reflect the light from a camera flash. 		When you take photos in a dim or dark setting, the light from your camera flash is bright enough to reflect off of the blood vessels within your subject’s retinas. The result is red-eye.

Keep reading to learn how to prevent red-eye, or, if you have pictures with red-eye, discover ways to fix them using in-printer editing tools or photo editing software.

How to prevent red-eye in photos

Woman taking picture of family from a distance
If you must use your flash, try moving farther away from your subject. 		The best way to prevent red-eye is to avoid using your flash whenever possible. However, if you have to use a flash, try these tips for preventing red-eye:

Add lighting: Whether you wait to shoot on a sunny day, or move your subject closer to a lamp or window, a brighter setting will cause your subject’s pupils to contract, allowing less light to reflect back to the camera.

Adjust your subject: Ask your subject to look toward the camera, but not directly at the lens. Also, try moving farther away from your subject.

Consult your camera: Look for the red-eye reduction feature offered on many digital cameras.

If you can't avoid red-eye

Image of girl with a white border around her eye
With Windows Live Photo Gallery, red-eye removal is as simple as drawing a rectangle around the eye you'd like to fix.

The red-eye removal button on the HP Premium Fax All-in-One
Use the auto fix feature on the HP Photosmart Plus e-All-in-One to automatically remove red-eye. 		Sometimes red-eye is unavoidable, even after preventative steps. Use editing software or your HP Printer to easily correct this common flaw, even after the photo is taken. Remove red-eye with software
Windows Live Photo Gallery is free, downloadable software used to store, organize, share, and edit your photos.
Remove red-eye with an HP Printer
Many HP All-in-Ones, including the HP Photosmart Plus e-All-in-One, allow you to automatically remove red-eye from your photos before printing using the Instant Photo Fix. No PC required!
Learn more about using your HP Printer to remove red-eye and improve photos with Instant Photo Fix.

Remove red eye in your printer

Many HP Photosmart e-All-in-Ones allow you to remove red-eye and edit and print your photos without a PC using the large touchscreens.